Cloud Comb

ABSTRACT

The invention relates generally to grooming products and in particular to liquid or cream dispensing hair comb assembly. The liquid dispensing comb includes a body and handle having a chamber therein. The comb has a storage tank with conduits to the bristles of the comb to dispense the liquid into the hair when pressure is applied to the handle it squeezes the tank chamber forcing the content to move into the conduits and exit from the comb bristles. Furthermore, the comb tank is made of compressible material that can be squeezed by applying pressure to the sides of the handle.

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BACKGROUND Field of the Invention

This invention relates generally to hair combs and more particularly to a hair comb having a mechanism that allows the user of the comb to spray a liquid or cream from the storage tank out from the bristle area by just pressing the handle.

Background of the Invention

The invention relates generally to grooming products and in particular to hair comb which provides multiple features. The medical and cosmetic industry has developed many products that may be used to apply liquid, cream or spray to the hair or the scalp. The demand for these products is growing in recent times due to the increased concern about the way people perceive themselves and the growth of the hair loss prevention industry. The hair growth stimulation industry has also increased the demand for devices that apply a liquid, cream or spray to the hair or the scalp. Although some products may be applied to the hairs themselves, other products require that they be applied directly to the scalp.

One method of applying a liquid directly to the scalp is to spray the liquid, cream or spray onto the desired area of scalp and rub it in with one's hands. This method is often messy and inconvenient. Another method of delivering liquid, cream or spray to the scalp is to place the liquid in a container having a relatively long spout. The person then squeezes the container with the spout adjacent the scalp so that the liquid is applied directly to the scalp. One problem with this type of application is that the liquid, cream often runs off of the scalp before it can be rubbed into the scalp by the person's hands.

There are multiple inventions that have been proposed in prior art regarding advancement in similar field. For instance, a Modular hair brush dispensing styling product bearing US patent 2,019,0183238A1 is issued to Rose Coppee. The assembly discusses a modular hair brush is provided, which is able to disperse styling products, therapeutic, and medicated treatments from a product holder in a brush handle. The head portion of the brush includes bristles bundled together that are positioned near openings that disperse the treatment product(s) stored within the handle. In an example, the handle has a mechanism that is able to advance and retract a piston within a product holder encasing replaceable treatment product(s). When product application is desired, a manual push or twist mechanism is engaged, which causes one or more products to pass through the openings to the bristles of the brush and onto the hair during normal combing. Different examples provide for the use of replaceable brush heads that can be adjusted to different hair texture and thickness, or type of hair styling. Also provided is a replaceable product insert that can use different viscous liquid solutions designed for different treatment. The modular brush allows for mixing of different hair products before application, thus offering a portable, refillable, on-the-go multi-functional beauty tool.

Another patent on Gel dispensing hair brush bearing U.S. Pat. No. 6,022,163A is issued to Amal Asfur. The patent discusses a gel dispensing hair brush for automatically dispensing hair styling gel from a plurality of hollow bristles. The device includes a handle portion having an open end, a closed end defined by an end wall, and an elongated cavity formed therein. A brush portion is attachable to the handle portion open end and has a reservoir in communication with the elongated cavity, the brush portion further comprising a bottom wall, the bottom wall having a plurality of spaced hollow bristle members in communication with the reservoir. An end portion is attachable to the handle portion closed end and includes a direct current motor for rotating a shaft/piston assembly disposed in the elongated cavity and thereby dispensing the gel from the elongated cavity through the hollow bristle members.

Another Conditioner dispensing hair brush bearing U.S. Pat. No. 7,322,363B1 is issued to Chico L. Dillard. The patent is on a hair brush includes a squeezable handle that has opposed ends provided with an opening. The handle has a chamber extending along a length thereof and a cap that is positional about the proximal end opening. A hygienic agent is housed within the chamber and is extractable through the distal end opening. A mechanism is included for contemporaneously dispensing the agent while the user combs their hair, wherein a brush head is conjoined to the distal handle end and is in communication with the chamber. The brush head includes a bore formed therein that is registered with the distal end opening and includes discharging fingers that are in communication with the bore. The fingers oscillate along a linear path as the user squeezes the handle. The fingers return to an equilibrium position when the agent is discharged therefrom and extend when a new quantity of the agent enters same.

Another Liquid-dispensing hair brush bearing US patent 2,015,0272313A1 is issued to Umm al-Qura University. The patent is on a liquid-dispensing hair brush includes various embodiments, each having an internal reservoir for a hair grooming liquid. The liquid (oil, tonic, gel, etc.) is released from the reservoir to pass through passages in the teeth or bristles of the brush, for application to the hair and scalp simultaneously with the brushing of the hair. Certain embodiments have controls upon the handles, for releasing and/or pressurizing the contents of the reservoir to flow from the reservoir and out through the teeth and/or bristles. Another embodiment includes a pneumatic bulb for applying air pressure to the reservoir. Yet another embodiment includes an internal plate with a series of stops extending therefrom, the stops corresponding to the internal pores of each of the teeth or bristles. A handle extends from the plate through the back of the brush for control of the flow of liquid from the reservoir.

Another Britain patent GB2,370,757A on Dispensing hair brush discusses a hair brush comprises a hollow head separable from a handle so that both components can be filled with a hair product. The product can be dispensed through apertures 14 in the head by operation of a plunger 17 arranged to slide axially within the handle on rotation of a screw 13, 16.

There are multiple patents that have been disclosed in prior art. However, most of them are usually suitable for a particular requirement. Like for instance they are suitable either for liquid dispensing or gel like material dispensing. However, it becomes quite cumbersome for the consumer when an assembly is required which is fit for all uses and can work effectively. Moreover, the prior art has shown such a design where the ease or convenience of dispensing is also decreased because of type of dispensing facility involved.

The current assembly disclosed herein includes advanced features providing an advantage over any existing patents. In particular, the earlier version of liquid dispensing hair brush/comb became inconvenient because of their dispensing apparatus or because of their capacity to take all type of input. Therefore, in this invention it has been incorporated in such a way that it is easy to take all type of input including but not limited to shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, hair supplements, coloring products or other similar products in hair styling field.

Furthermore, there is no invention that allows the user to dispense the material from the comb in a controlled manner and with the utility of pressing the handle. Furthermore, this advanced level of hair comb has teeth that are more broadly placed to allow easy brushing without causing any damage to hair. Furthermore, the size and shape of the product allows consumer to carry the comb easily and thus bring convenience to user at on the go level.

None of the previous inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed. Hence, the inventor of the present invention proposes to resolve and surmount existent technical difficulties to eliminate the aforementioned shortcomings of prior art.

SUMMARY

In light of the disadvantages of the prior art, the following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.

It is the primary objective of the invention to provide an advance level of hair product dispensing assembly that is capable of dispensing a liquid or cream onto a person's hair or scalp.

It is still another objective of the present invention is providing a liquid or cream dispensing hair comb that dispenses liquid or cream from the bristle area of the hair brush upon the depression of a handle situated on the back of the comb.

It is still further the objective of the invention to provide a comb with wider teeth and handle facing 180 degrees. It will also have teeth that are more generously spaced to facilitate combing hair that has a coarse texture without damaging or breaking the hair.

Yet another objective of the present invention is providing a liquid or cream dispensing hair comb that allows the concentration and spray pattern of the liquid to be varied and as per user requirements.

It is still further objective of the present invention is providing a liquid or cream dispensing comb that utilizes a refillable cartridge.

Yet a further objective of the present invention is providing a liquid or cream dispensing comb having a spray nozzle so that the liquid may be precisely applied from the teeth of brush.

Another objective of the present invention is providing a refillable tank which can be filled once required and can be disassembled for easy cleaning.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a comb tank that will be made of compressible material that can be squeezed by applying pressure to the sides of the handle.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a liquid dispensing hair comb that is of simple construction, which achieves the stated objectives in a simple, effective, and inexpensive manner, in which solves the problems, and which satisfies the needs existing in the art.

It is furthermore the objective of the present invention to provide a liquid dispensing comb which is not only easy to use but attractive in appearance and can be easily portable.

This Summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing some example embodiments, so as to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter described herein. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described features are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the subject matter described herein in any way. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter described herein will become apparent from the following Detailed Description, Figures, and Claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows the assembly as per perspective embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 2 shows comb tank of assembly where the brush is filled with cream from bottle as per perspective embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 3 shows another view of assembly as per perspective embodiments of the invention.

Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

Brush/comb is a necessary hair styling tool. However, as the time has progressed, the functionality and utility of brush has been advanced from a general hair brushing tool. The current invention discloses an advancement in brush by proposing a brush which in addition to hair brushing also dispense liquid or cream on hair and also provide hair portioning end.

A first embodiment of a liquid or cream dispensing comb is depicted in FIGS. 1-3 and is indicated generally by the numeral 10. Hair comb 10 has a body, indicated generally by the numeral 12, that may be fabricated from a suitable plastic, metal, wood, or other rigid material. Body 12 includes a base 14, a handle 16, and a bristle frame 18. As may be seen in FIG. 1 , base 14, handle 16, and bristle frame 18 fit together tightly to form a body having a substantially solid appearance that substantially approximates the appearance of a normal, everyday hair comb.

In one embodiment of the present invention, handle 16 and bristle frame 18 are connected to base 14 by a plurality of pins 17 that are snugly received in pin receptacles 19. A plurality of bristles 20 extend from a flexible member 22 held in bristle frame 18.

In another embodiment of the present invention, handle 16 is shaped like a tail which allows user to fill or refill the comb tank.

The handle may be depressed by the palm of the hand, by the thumb, or by a finger. This depression creates a flexible trigger. Once the handle is dispensed, the liquid or cream moves from the container secured within the brush to the bristles and applies evenly on the user's scalp.

Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter. 

I: A liquid or cream dispensing hair comb, comprising: a body having plurality of bristles; a liquid container carried by said handle inside chamber; a tank duct connected to such container leading toward bristles; a plurality of bristles projecting from said body; and trigger at handle allow moving said pump inside liquid container together as a unit to dispense liquid from said liquid container through said spray nozzle. II:
 2. A liquid or cream dispensing hair comb according to claim 1, wherein said body has a head portion and a handle portion, said spray nozzle being carried by said head portion and said trigger means disposed in said handle portion.
 3. A liquid or cream dispensing hair comb according to claim 2, wherein said liquid or cream container is disposed in said handle portion.
 4. A liquid or cream dispensing hair comb according to claim 2, wherein said trigger means are present at handle and the storage tank with conduits to the bristles of the comb allow to dispense the liquid into the hair forcing the content to move into the conduits and exit from the comb bristles.
 5. A comb tank of hair comb as per claim 1, wherein comb tank is made of compressible material that can be squeezed by applying pressure to the sides of the handle.
 6. A liquid and cream dispensing hair comb according to claim 1, wherein said liquid container is refillable. 